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Bisdesmethoxycurcumin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,7-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H16O4
CAS Number:
33171-05-0
Molecular Weight:
308.33
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

curcumin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C19H16O4/c20-16-7-1-14(2-8-16)5-11-18(22)13-19(23)12-6-15-3-9-17(21)10-4-15/h1-12,20-21H,13H2/b11-5+,12-6+

InChI key

PREBVFJICNPEKM-YDWXAUTNSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Bisdesmethoxycurcumin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Curcuminoids
  • Curcuminoids Capsules
  • Curcuminoids Tablets
  • Powdered Turmeric
  • Powdered Turmeric Extract
  • Turmeric

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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